Scenes from the 1998 42nd Annual Franklin Mineral Show and Banquet

	Partial view of the outdoor ('Pond') section of the Show.
	Partial view of the mineral dealers' booths set up inside.
	Exhibit area of the 1998 Franklin Mineral Show. The show's special fluorescent exhibit is also shown on this Website.
	Display of exceptionally attractive [and expensive] Franklin mineral specimens provided by George Elling.
	Display provided by Bob Hauck of the Sterling Hill Mining Museum.
	Shoppers and browsers viewing samples for sale.
	Sterling Hill Mining Museum curator Steve Misiur enjoying the outdoor sights at the Show.
	Nattily clad shopper shells out for a rock.
	Tema Hecht, Paul Moore and a possibly puzzled Dick Bostwick.
	Steve Kuitems (on right) trying to convince Bob Jenkins (on the left) of some important aspect of the rock he's holding.
	Picking Table editor Dick Bostwick demonstrating mantric tone generation.
	Farrah and John Cianciulli with a special picture donated for the Banquet auction.
	Just in case you missed it, here's another look at that special picture.
	Dr. Pete J. Dunn and Lee Lowell at the Banquet.
	Nearing auction time, Jim Chenard demonstrates he still has some money.
	Paul Moore, Van King and John S. White deep in discussion at the Banquet.
	Paul Moore explaining that Jack Baum (in blue shirt) was instrumental in sparking his interest in Franklin-Sterling minerals.
	Dick Hauck looking thrilled at having more photographs taken.
	Picking Table editor Tema Hecht combating the Website author's annoying photo harassment. Touché!